â¢ ELEVATOR (noun) The noun ELEVATOR has 2 senses: 1. lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building. 2. the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend. Familiarity information: ELEVATOR used as a noun is rare.
Medical products for diminution of nasal congestion. Nasal congestion is the blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels. It is also known as nasal blockage, nasal obstruction, blocked nose, stuffy nose, or plugged nose.
A crossection of the human head, including the throat. Tonsiillitis can cause congestion and a sore throat. Chronic bronchitis can cause throat congestion. Allergies or upper respiratory infections cause throat congestion. Acid reflux disease can cause stomach acid to settle in the throat, causing congestion. A patient may experience congestion in the chest and throat during an asthma attack.